8 Telltale Signs You’ve Fully Embraced the Millenial Tito/Tita Lifestyle
Nov 3, 2023 • Edgardo Toledo
The thing about getting old is that it happens faster than you’d think. One day, you’re on top of all the latest social media trends, and the next, you’ve got back pain from getting up from your chair too quickly. Sounds familiar? Well, you’ve probably just hit the age where you’re now a millennial tito or tita.
Two words: White. Flower.
Oil liniments and menthol balms will always be in the adulting tool kit of millennial titos and titas. A little soothing rub on their stressed points can work wonders!
You’re a bona fide discount expert
Gone are the days when we could survive on PHP1,000 a week, which is why millennial titos and titas know where to get the best deals. They’ve got multiple discount cards, know which grocery stores or palengkes have the best prices, and are always ready to haggle.
You’re always too puyat to function
Believe it or not, most millennial titos and titas have retired their party animal hats. Take them to a club, and instead of dancing the night away, they’ll tell you how some youngsters could use a crash course in good manners or how toxic their boss is. When it comes to get-togethers don’t count on them partying ’til dawn – they have a new mantra: “Sleep is life,” and it’s usually lights out by 8 PM.
You only see your friends once a quarter (if you’re lucky)
Sadly, the older you get, the busier your schedule becomes. So finding time for your social life — and making sure that it aligns with your friends’ calendars — can take months.
If you’re not a parent, you’re busy raising plants/pets
With all the responsibilities tied to being a parent, some millennial titos and titas pour their love into lush plants or adorable pets instead. After all, kids, pets, or house plants — they all give that special spark. It just boils down to what your priorities are.
You’re always chosen to be the ninong or ninang
It’s a rite of passage for any millennial tito or tita to have people constantly asking them to be the godparent of their child. Although they welcome the responsibility, legends say these newly appointed millennial godparents vanish into thin air during the holidays, just as their godchildren are about to visit them.
You’re always asked about getting married or having kids
If millennial titos and titas get a penny every time they’re asked about settling down or starting a family, they’d have enough money for early retirement. But can you blame them for choosing to be single, though? Today’s economy feels like a fever dream with a dash of never-ending responsibilities.
You’re the go-to for advice
Life’s tough, so who better to call than a seasoned millennial tito or tita who’s seen it all, right? Whether you’re curious about the newest style trends or searching for the hippest hangout spots, they’ve got some insider tips to share. They can also be your love guru since they’ve had their fair share of dating joys and fails.
